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Tom Warren

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    Intel delivers ‘massive boost’ to DirectX 9 games with new Arc driver.

    When Intel’s new Arc A750 and A770 GPUs launched in October the performance of older DirectX 9 games wasn’t great. Intel is now promising a “massive” performance boost for games like CS:GO (up to 79 percent), StarCraft 2 (up to 48 percent), and League of Legends (up to 36 percent) all thanks to a new Arc driver.

    Microsoft reaches 10-year deal with Nintendo for Call of DutyMicrosoft reaches 10-year deal with Nintendo for Call of Duty
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    Microsoft could be eyeing its own ‘super app.’

    Microsoft has been considering building a “super app” to challenge Google and Apple’s hold on mobile. The Information reports that the app would be a one-stop for shopping, messaging, search, news, and more.

    Microsoft did hire a former Uber exec to lead a consumer apps effort last year after unsuccessfully chasing Discord and TikTok acquisitions. It’s not clear if this “super app” will ever materialize, though.

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